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Microsoft's Likely CEO Pick: From India to Insider

Indian Immigrant Satya Nadella Is Known as Affable and a Collaborator

Microsoft's board is in negotiations with veteran executive Satya Nadella to become the company's next CEO. His appointment could lead to a new role for Bill Gates. Brian Fitzgerald discusses on the News Hub.

Satya Nadella recalls asking Steve Ballmer in a management performance review how he stacked up against "greats" from Microsoft Corp.'s past. The chief executive called the question "nonsense," because it didn't focus on the future of the company.

The moment transformed Mr. Nadella's thinking. "What drives me every morning and what keeps me up every night is one thing: this business is not about longevity,...